State Rep Phil Green
Recent News About State Rep Phil Green
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Rep. Green issues statement on passing of father, former state legislator Mike Green
State Rep. Phil Green issued a statement following the passing of his father, former state Rep. and Sen. Mike Green, who passed away at the age of 75. Mike Green had an extensive background before his political career, having worked as a tool and die maker for General Motors for 28 years. He then transitioned into politics, serving in the Michigan House in 1994 and later being elected to the state Senate in 2010.Reflecting on his father's battle with lung cancer, Rep. Phil Green shared, “Over the past year, Dad has exhibited incredible resilience in battling lung cancer....
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Rep. Green Advocates for Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment Access
State Rep. Phil Green recently spoke about the importance of greater access to mental health care and substance abuse treatment for Michigan residents. The Republican vice chair on the Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee in the Michigan House, Green, joined the Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church for their Advocacy Day to advocate for awareness and solutions for care.During the event, Green quoted Mahatma Gandhi, saying, “the true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” He emphasized the...
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Rep. Phil Green: DHHS budget must focus on child welfare, address substance abuse
State Representative Phil Green is leading the conversation on critical issues of child welfare and substance abuse prevention in the budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year. As the Republican Vice Chair on the House Appropriations Department of Health and Human Services Subcommittee, Green is taking charge of discussions that impact the state and families across communities.During the budget hearing, Green addressed the recent announcement of the easing of federal oversight on Michigan's child welfare system. He highlighted the reforms that he and the Legislature...
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Rep. Phil Green underscores rights of states to protect citizens, commends Texas governor
State Rep. Phil Green of Michigan has expressed his support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott in the face of what he sees as federal overreach. Green, along with several other Michigan House legislators, sent a letter to Gov. Abbott, emphasizing the importance of protecting states' rights and the ability to safeguard citizens.The U.S. Department of Justice recently filed a lawsuit against Texas, challenging the state's efforts to protect its sovereignty, security, and citizens. In response, Rep. Green and his colleagues voiced their agreement on the need to resist...
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Rep. Green: State must focus on ethical material sourcing amidst new green energy mandates
State Representative Phil Green is emphasizing the importance of ethical material sourcing in light of new green energy mandates recently signed into law by the governor. Green's bill, House Bill 5322, aims to prevent the use of state funds for projects that involve forced or child labor, including the sourcing of materials for solar panels and electric vehicle battery components. The legislation also includes provisions for the Michigan Strategic Fund, which provides grants, loans, and appropriations to attract new corporations to the state.According to Green, "Michigan...